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2026 College Football Week 0 Expert Picks: Back USC To Light Up SJSU

College football is finally here. Check out Geoff Schwartz's Week 0 best bets.

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2026 College Football Week 0 Expert Picks: Back USC To Light Up SJSU

One Freshman's Emergence Solidifies USC Trojans Defensive Line Depth The buzz around freshman defensive lineman Tomuhini “Tom Tom” Topui began after USC’s first padded practice in the spring, and it's been a s...

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In A High-Stakes Season, Lincoln Riley Is Betting USC’s Future On 5 True Freshmen

USC will become the first Power Four program to start five true freshmen in Week 1 since the Colorado Buffaloes in 2021.

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In A High-Stakes Season, Lincoln Riley Is Betting USC’s Future On 5 True Freshmen

USC Trojans Hosting Elite List of Recruits With New Football Facility USC is set to host an impressive list of recruits and 2027 commits for its season opener against San José State on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Tr...

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Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Wise Guys Back Notre Dame, Fade Florida

Welcome to Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers. This week, Sammy P breaks down what wise guys are betting ahead of college football Week 0.

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Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Wise Guys Back Notre Dame, Fade Florida

Cornerback Jontez Williams Welcomes New Role on USC Trojans Defense Redshirt-senior cornerback Jontez Williams is shaping up to be one of the Trojans’ most important signings. Previously at Iowa State, Willia...

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USC Legend Matt Leinart Speaks Candidly on Confidence Level in Lincoln Riley USC Trojans quarterback legend Matt Leinart knows what coach Lincoln Riley is facing for the 2026 campaign. The latter feels more heat than...

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National Analyst Makes Unique Comparison With USC Defensive Coordinator Gary Patterson USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley needed to make a big move this offseason to replace former USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, who left...

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Predicting Every Game on USC Trojans Football Schedule Football season has finally arrived for the No. 14 USC Trojans. Coach Lincoln Riley's Trojans will kick off the season on Saturday against t...

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12 College Football Bold Predictions For 2026, From The CFP Field To Coaching Gigs

New College Football Playoff teams, Power Four rivalries, Heisman finalists and so much more in our bold predictions for the 2026 season.

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12 College Football Bold Predictions For 2026, From The CFP Field To Coaching Gigs

Joel Klatt Makes Stance Clear on Lincoln Riley's Hot Seat Status Ahead of 2026 Season No Power Four team returns more starters from its 2025 roster than USC, something that should boost its chances of reaching the College Foot...

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USC Trojans True Freshmen Turn Heads on First Official Depth Chart The future gets showcased early for the USC Trojans now that the first official depth chart of 2026 is complete. Many fans in the land of tr...

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Tanook Hines - Game-time decision Saturday Hines (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against San Jose State, Keely Eure of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hines recently returned to practice for the Trojans but is still troubled by his previous injury, leaving him as a game-time decision for Saturday. Head coach Lincoln Riley mentioned that he is close to being at 100 percent, noting that even if he doesn't play Saturday, he isn't far off from a return, which indicates a setback wouldn't sideline him for significant time. The wideout is set to have a major role in the passing attack following a phenomenal freshman season where he hauled in 34 receptions for 561 yards and two touchdowns. His status will be monitored closely as kickoff approaches, with the team hoping he can suit up to boost the offense and provide starting quarterback Jayden Maiava with his top target.

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USC Cornerback Chasen Johnson Gets Candid on Jontez Williams' Defensive Impact Ahead of the No. 14 USC Trojans' season opener, redshirt sophomore Chasen Johnson used his media availability to hype up the addition of cor...

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How to Watch USC vs. San José State: Preview, TV Channel, Betting Odds After a full offseason of anticipation, the No. 14 USC Trojans open their highly anticipated 2026 season on Saturday vs. San José State. The...

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2026 College Football Odds: Back USC To Win Big In Week 0

USC will get off to a hot start in Week 0, according to Will Hill. Check out his best bets for the college football kickoff.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Odds: Back USC To Win Big In Week 0

Lincoln Riley Names Area Where USC Defensive Tackle Jamaal Jarrett Improved Coach Lincoln Riley must find one USC Trojans defender to step up for the injured Jahkeem Stewart. The sophomore defensive tackle won't star...

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King Miller - Co-starter in season opener Miller is co-listed as a starter for Saturday's Week 0 game against San Jose State.

Impact The Trojans have yet to decide who will be the team's RB1 in the season opener, and they're listing both Miller and Waymond Jordan as co-starters. Miller logged 156 rushing attempts for 972 yards and eight touchdowns, along with 16 receptions for 111 yards, for the Trojans in 2025.

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Waymond Jordan - Named co-starter for Week 0 Jordan is co-listed as a starter for Saturday's Week 0 game against San Jose State.

Impact The Trojans have yet to make a decision on who will start as the RB1 on Saturday, with both Jordan and King Miller listed as the co-starters. Jordan logged 88 rushing attempts for 576 yards and five touchdowns with the Trojans in 2025. He's expected to be fully healthy for the upcoming campaign.

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Terrell Anderson - Not listed in Week 0 depth chart Anderson is not listed as a starter for Saturday's Week 0 game against San Jose State.

Impact It's unclear if Anderson is banged up or dealing with an injury, but his absence from the Week 0 depth chart is surprising, as the former NC State star was expected to be a major contributor in the passing attack right away. The Trojans are listing Corey Simms or Tannok Hines, Trent Mosley and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt as starters for Saturday.

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Trent Mosley - Tipped to start in Week 0 Mosley is listed as a starter for Saturday's Week 0 game against San Jose State.

Impact Mosley is one of the wideouts listed in a starting role ahead of Week 0, with Corey Simms or Tanook Hines, as well as Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, as the other starters. Mosley is a true freshman, but it seems he's impressed the coaching staff enough in camp to be handed a prominent role straight away.

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Zach Williams - Not listed as starter for Week 0 Williams Bowman is not listed as a starter for Saturday's Week 0 game against San Jose State.

Impact Williams appears on the depth chart as one of the backup receivers -- even despite the complete absence of Terrell Anderson from the Week 0 depth chart. Based on this initial depth chart, the Trojans' projected starters at wideout are Corey Simms or Tanook Hines, Trent Mosley and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt.

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Kayden Dixon-Wyatt - Handed starter designation Dixon-Wyatt is listed as a starter for Saturday's Week 0 game against San Jose State.

Impact Dixon-Wyatt is one of several freshmen who have been listed as a starter for this campaign opener. With Terrell Anderson not listed on the depth chart, the 6-foot-2 wideout will get a chance to showcase his talent in this Week 0 matchup.

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Mark Bowman - Listed in starting role Bowman is listed as a starter for Saturday's Week 0 game against San Jose State.

Impact Bowman was expected to be an immediate contributor for USC this season, but he's taken things a step further and is listed as a starter in the season opener. At least for Week 0, the five-star TE seems to have edged Wisconsin transfer Tucker Ashcraft for the TE1 role.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three Things USC Trojans Need to Prove Against San José State One of the most anticipated seasons in recent USC history is officially upon us. The No.14 USC Trojans will open the 2026 season Sept. 29 ag...

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